botanical extract (essential oil bearing)
ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Oregano leaf extract with strong antimicrobial activity from carvacrol and thymol; useful at low levels in rinse-off products but the same phenolics that make it potent also make it a known skin irritant.
Skin benefits
- potent antimicrobial carvacrol/thymol
- antioxidant phenolics
- preservative-boosting potential
- antifungal activity
Known concerns
- carvacrol and thymol are skin irritants and sensitizers
- phototoxicity reports for related Lamiaceae oils
- not recommended for leave-on at high concentrations
- mucous membrane irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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